Chess Ahoy!

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This stunning oil painting "White and black" by Anatoly Varvarov Viktorovich

The chessboard is drawn in a blurry way, so the pieces stand out.

Chess Ahoy! Upon an ivory-blue ocean, oil pastel paints the canvas aboard the deck floats, buoyed surfing foamy shores a blurred realism hoarding its cargo— cobalt sea glass squares in place, chiseled chess pieces ride the tide ebbing and flowing Sent are your gallant knights lowly pawns the King decrees— God save the Queen!

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Anne Winter

Date: 5/15/2025 7:44:00 PM

Dear Anaya, I love playing chess, and this poem, wow, is just brilliant! Now, I think I'll always think of "Chess Ahoy!" before beginning to play chess. Best,Anne

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/16/2025 12:44:00 PM

Now that's memorable isn't it, wink. A pleasure to read your review, poetess! Ty

Paige Hind

Date: 5/14/2025 9:30:00 AM

I love the whole concept of this, Anaya. A very unique way of describing chess! Never thought of it as an ocean, it even fits the personality of an ocean

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/14/2025 9:33:00 AM

yes, an Ekphrasis describes art work, music etc...in this painting, i saw in the backdrop, a foamy ocean. :) beautiful review, Paige!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/13/2025 6:22:00 PM

Anaya, a wonderful interpretation of the artwork. I can imagine the board floating in the sea as I read and look. The expression "Chess Ahoy" really makes me smile. Here it comes and there's a lot going on. Quite a poem worthy of a great game. Smiles!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/13/2025 6:53:00 PM

I love the game of chess it's in me. Thank you, i saw an ocean and the chess game afloat, a little humor today. Ships Ahoy! I'm yearning for the sea. Very kind of you ~ Cheers to you matie!